Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

Various security measures are in place to prevent the transmitting of information, and cardinals will be in a protective ...

Catholics around the world are getting ready to celebrate the election of a new pope as the conclave begins on Wednesday. All eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel to see white ...

The Sistine Chapel has closed to the public so it can be prepared for the conclave, a gathering of cardinals who will elect ...

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?

Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world's most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...